KR102707386B1 - Cleaner station and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaner station, comprising: a housing; a coupling portion disposed in the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a portion of a cleaner is coupled; a dust collecting portion accommodated inside the housing and disposed below the coupling portion for collecting dust inside a dust bin of the cleaner; and a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the housing and disposed below the dust collecting portion for generating a suction force for sucking up dust inside the dust bin; wherein the dust collecting portion includes a dust bag for storing dust, a bag support portion for accommodating the dust bag, and a dust bag detection sensor disposed on the bag support portion for detecting the dust bag, such that when the amount of dust captured in the dust bag is greater than a predetermined reference amount, the dust bag can be joined through a jointer and discharged to the outside of the cleaner station.

Description

CLEANER STATION AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner station and a method for controlling the vacuum cleaner station, and more specifically, to a vacuum cleaner station capable of separating dust contained in the air, capturing it in a dust bag, and emptying only the dust bag, and a method for controlling the vacuum cleaner station.

In general, a vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance that sucks up small pieces of trash or dust by sucking in air and filling the dust bin inside the product. It is commonly called a vacuum cleaner.

These cleaners can be divided into manual cleaners that perform cleaning while the user moves the cleaner, and automatic cleaners that perform cleaning while driving on their own. Manual cleaners can be divided into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, handheld cleaners, and stick-type cleaners, depending on the type of cleaner.

In the past, canister-type vacuum cleaners were widely used for home vacuum cleaners, but recently, handheld vacuum cleaners and stick vacuum cleaners that provide the dust bin and vacuum cleaner body as one unit, which improves convenience, have been widely used.

The canister-type vacuum cleaner has a main body and suction inlet connected by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, a brush can be attached to the suction inlet for use.

Handheld vacuum cleaners are designed to maximize portability, and are light in weight but short in length, so the cleaning area can be limited when sitting down. Therefore, they are used to clean small areas such as desks, sofas, or inside cars.

Stick vacuums can be used standing up, so you can clean without bending down. Therefore, they are advantageous for cleaning while moving around a wide area. While a handheld vacuum cleaner cleans narrow spaces, a stick vacuum cleaner can clean a wider space and can clean high places that are out of reach. Recently, stick vacuum cleaners are provided in a modular type, so you can actively change the vacuum cleaner type for various purposes.

In addition, robot vacuum cleaners that clean on their own without user intervention are being used recently. Robot vacuum cleaners automatically clean the area they want to clean by moving around the area on their own and sucking up foreign substances such as dust from the floor.

However, conventional handheld vacuum cleaners, stick vacuum cleaners, and robot vacuum cleaners have small dustbins that store collected dust, which is inconvenient for users to have to empty the dustbins every time.

Additionally, there was a problem that when the dustbin was emptied, dust would fly around, which could have a harmful effect on the user's health.

Additionally, there was a problem that the suction power of the vacuum cleaner was reduced if the remaining dust in the dustbin was not removed.

Additionally, there was a problem of bad odor caused by residue if the remaining dust in the dustbin was not removed.

As a prior art patent document, Korean Patent Publication No. KR10-2161708B1 discloses a station including a dust bag.

The above prior art patent document includes a station to which a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner is coupled, and a dust bag is arranged in the station. At this time, the dust bag is coupled to the inside of the housing of the vacuum cleaner along a sliding groove, and the outer surface of the dust bag is composed of a material that allows air to pass through and be filtered.

However, in the case of such permeable or semi-permeable dust bags, there is a problem that dust inside the dust bag can leak out of the dust bag, and bad odors can also leak out of the dust bag.

In addition, as a prior art patent document, Korean Patent Publication No. KR10-2021-0019940A discloses a vacuum cleaner station that collects dust collected in the dust bin of a vacuum cleaner.

The above prior art patent document includes a vacuum cleaner that sucks in dust from the air and stores it, and a vacuum cleaner station coupled with the dust bin to remove the dust stored in the dust bin, and the vacuum cleaner station includes a dust collector motor that sucks in foreign substances and internal air in the dust bin coupled to the vacuum cleaner station, and includes a dust collector of a vinyl bag type.

However, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner station, when the dust collector motor is in operation, the plastic bag may be flattened as it is pulled toward the dust collector motor.

Therefore, the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner station has difficulty in capturing dust inside the plastic bag as the internal space of the plastic bag becomes narrower when the dust collection motor is operating.

Additionally, the above vacuum station cannot measure the amount of dust inside the plastic bag.

Therefore, the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner station can waste plastic bags by attaching them regardless of the amount of dust inside the plastic bag, thereby storing only a small amount of dust.

Alternatively, if the plastic bag is too full of dust and is joined, the plastic bag may burst or the joining may not be done properly, causing dust to fly inside the vacuum cleaner station.

Additionally, even if the plastic bag is joined, there is a limit to how much it remains inside the cleaner station.

Meanwhile, as a prior art patent document, Korean Patent Publication No. KR10-2021-0029583 discloses a vacuum cleaner capable of detecting the amount of dust.

The above vacuum cleaner includes a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element, and the light-emitting element irradiates infrared rays into the dust bin, and the amount of dust can be determined through the voltage value output by the light-receiving element.

However, the above vacuum cleaner can only determine the amount of dust in the dustbin, and has the limitation of not being able to automatically empty the dustbin.

The present invention was created to improve the problems of the conventional vacuum cleaner station and the control method of the vacuum cleaner station as described above, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vacuum cleaner station capable of maintaining the shape of a dust bag while dust is collected.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a cleaner station in which dust can be separated from the air and captured in a dust bag during the process in which air containing dust flows toward a dust collecting motor.

Additionally, it aims to provide a vacuum cleaner station where the user does not need to tie the dust bag themselves.

Additionally, it aims to provide a vacuuming station that allows the user to empty the dust bin by simply removing the dust bag.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a vacuum cleaner station capable of measuring the amount of dust captured within a dust bag.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a vacuum cleaner station that can automatically attach and remove a dust bag when the amount of dust captured in the dust bag exceeds a predetermined standard amount.

In addition, the purpose is to provide a cleaner station that can notify the user when the joined dust bag is not discharged outside the cleaner station and cause the dust bag to be discharged.

In order to achieve the above-described purpose, a cleaner station according to the present invention may include: a housing; a coupling portion disposed in the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a portion of a cleaner is coupled; a dust collection portion accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the coupling portion, and configured to capture dust inside a dust bin of the cleaner; and a dust collection motor accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the dust collection portion, and configured to generate a suction force to suck up dust inside the dust bin.

At this time, the dust collection unit may include a dust bag for storing dust; a bag support for accommodating the dust bag; and a dust bag detection sensor disposed on the bag support and detecting the dust bag.

And, the dust bag detection sensor may include a first dust bag detection sensor that measures the amount of dust stored in the dust bag.

Additionally, the dust bag detection sensor may include a second dust bag detection sensor, which is positioned below the first dust bag detection sensor and detects the presence or absence of the dust bag.

Meanwhile, the envelope support may include a support body; an envelope extraction part that is movably accommodated in the support body and transports the dust bag;

In addition, the envelope support part may further include a stopper that is supported by contact with the envelope withdrawal part according to rotation.

In addition, the envelope support part may further include a spring that is coupled to the support part body and the envelope extraction part and moves the envelope extraction part linearly.

Meanwhile, the dust collection unit further includes a jointer for jointing the dust bag; and a bag discharge actuator for applying a rotational force to the stopper; and the bag discharge actuator can be operated after the jointer is operated.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a method for controlling a cleaner station that collects dust inside the dust bin into a dust bag, in combination with a cleaner including a dust bin and a discharge cover that selectively opens and closes the dust bin, may include a dust amount detection step of detecting the amount of dust stored in the dust bag; and a bag joining step of joining the dust bag when the amount of dust stored in the dust bag exceeds a preset reference dust amount.

Meanwhile, the control method of the vacuum cleaner station of the present invention may further include a bag discharge step for discharging the dust bag joined in the bag bonding step.

Meanwhile, the control method of the vacuum cleaner station of the present invention may further include an envelope confirmation step for detecting whether or not the dust bag joined in the envelope joining step remains.

At this time, if it is detected that the dust bag joined in the envelope confirmation step has been removed, a new dust bag can be inflated.

Additionally, if it is detected that the attached dust bag remains in the envelope verification step, it may be indicated that the dust bag needs to be removed.

As described above, according to the vacuum cleaner station of the present invention, there is an effect in which the shape of the dust bag can be maintained while dust is collected.

In addition, there is an effect in which dust can be separated and captured in a dust bag as air containing dust flows toward the dust collection motor.

In addition, the upper side of the dust bag is joined by a jointer, which has the effect of allowing the user to seal the dust bag without having to tie the dust bag directly.

Additionally, it has the effect of allowing the user to empty the dustbin by simply removing the sealed dust bag.

In addition, by providing at least one dust bag detection sensor in the dust collection unit, there is an effect of being able to measure the amount of dust captured in the dust bag.

In addition, when the amount of dust captured in the dust bag exceeds a predetermined standard amount, there is an effect in which the dust bag can be joined through a jointer and discharged outside the vacuum cleaner station.

In addition, if the joined dust bag is not discharged outside the cleaner station, the dust bag detection sensor detects this and notifies the user, which has the effect of allowing the joined dust bag to be discharged.

FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a cleaning system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a drawing of the vacuum cleaner of Figure 2 viewed from a different angle.
FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the lower side of a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner in a vacuum cleaner system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a cleaning station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a coupling part in a cleaning station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a fixed unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 8 and 9 are drawings for explaining the relationship between a cleaner and a door unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining the relationship between a cleaner and a cover opening unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the specific arrangement and configuration of a dust collection unit in a cleaning station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a process in which dust flows through a dust collection unit and a flow path unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a front view illustrating a dust collection unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a dust separation unit in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an envelope support part in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining a euro section and a prefilter in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration in a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a method for controlling a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process in which a first dust bag detection sensor measures the amount of dust in a control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram for explaining a state in which a joined dust bag is received in a bag extraction unit in a control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process in which a joined dust bag is discharged through movement of a bag extraction part in a control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram for explaining a state in which a joined dust bag is received in a bag extraction unit in a control method of a cleaner station according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process in which a joined dust bag is discharged through movement of a bag extraction part in a control method of a cleaner station according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram for explaining a process of detecting whether a joined dust bag remains through a second dust bag detection sensor in a control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

The present invention can have various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and specifically described in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but should be interpreted to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as those defined in common dictionaries, may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and may not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless explicitly defined in this application.

FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a cleaning system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a cleaner system (1) according to one embodiment of the present specification may include a cleaner (200) and a cleaner station (100).

The cleaner system (1) may include a cleaner station (100). A cleaner (200) may be coupled to the cleaner station (100). A cleaner (200) may be coupled to a side of the cleaner station (100). The cleaner station (100) may remove dust from a dust bin (220) of the cleaner (200).

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the vacuum cleaner of FIG. 2 from a different angle, and FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a lower surface of a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner in a vacuum cleaner system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

First, the structure of the vacuum cleaner (200) will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 as follows.

The vacuum cleaner (200) may mean a vacuum cleaner that is manually operated by a user. For example, the vacuum cleaner (200) may mean a handheld vacuum cleaner or a stick vacuum cleaner.

The cleaner (200) can be mounted on the cleaner station (100). The cleaner (200) can be supported by the cleaner station (100). The cleaner (200) can be coupled to the cleaner station (100).

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the direction of the vacuum cleaner (200) can be defined based on the time when the bottom surface (lower surface) of the dust bin (220) and the battery housing (230) are placed on the ground.

At this time, the front may refer to the direction in which the suction unit (212) is arranged based on the suction motor (214), and the rear may refer to the direction in which the handle (216) is arranged based on the suction motor (214). In addition, when looking at the suction unit (212) from the suction motor (214), the direction in which it is arranged on the right may be referred to as the right, and the direction in which it is arranged on the left may be referred to as the left. In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower sides may be defined along the direction perpendicular to the ground when the bottom surface (lower surface) of the dust bin (220) and the battery housing (230) are placed on the ground.

The vacuum cleaner (200) may include a main body (210). The main body (210) may include a main body housing (211), a suction unit (212), a dust separation unit (213), a suction motor (214), an air discharge cover (215), a handle (216), and an operating unit (218).

The main body housing (211) can form the exterior of the cleaner (200). The main body housing (211) can provide a space that can accommodate a suction motor (214) and a filter (not shown) inside. The main body housing (211) can be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.

The suction part (212) may protrude outwardly from the main body housing (211). For example, the suction part (212) may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior. The suction part (212) may be combined with an extension pipe (250). The suction part (212) may provide a path (hereinafter, referred to as a 'suction path') through which air containing dust may flow.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, a virtual line penetrating the interior of a suction part (212) configured in a cylindrical shape can be formed.

The dust separation unit (213) can be communicated with the suction unit (212). The dust separation unit (213) can separate dust sucked into the inside through the suction unit (212). The space inside the dust separation unit (213) can be communicated with the space inside the dust bin (220).

For example, the dust separation unit (213) may be provided with at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. In addition, the space inside the dust separation unit (213) may be connected to the suction path. Accordingly, the air and dust sucked through the suction unit (212) flow spirally along the inner surface of the dust separation unit (213). Accordingly, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separation unit (213).

The dust separation unit (213) is connected to the suction unit (212) and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector that utilizes centrifugal force to separate dust sucked into the interior of the main body (210) through the suction unit (212).

The dust separation unit (213) may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust again from the air discharged from the cyclone. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be positioned inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separation unit is minimized. The secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone may be divided and passed through the plurality of cyclone bodies.

At this time, the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may also extend in the vertical direction, and the axis of the cyclone flow of the cyclone and the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may form a coaxial line in the vertical direction, which may be collectively referred to as the axis of the cyclone flow of the dust separation unit (213).

The suction motor (214) can generate a suction force to suck in air. The suction motor (214) can be accommodated in the main body housing (211). The suction motor (214) can generate a suction force by rotation. For example, the suction motor (214) can be provided in a similar cylindrical shape.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, a virtual suction motor axis line can be formed by extending the rotation axis of the suction motor (214).

The air exhaust cover (215) may be placed on one axial side of the main body housing (211). The air exhaust cover (215) may accommodate a filter for filtering air. For example, the air exhaust cover (215) may accommodate a HEPA filter.

An air discharge port for discharging air sucked in by the suction force of the suction motor (214) may be formed in the air discharge cover (215).

A flow guide may be arranged in the air discharge cover (215). The flow guide may guide the flow of air discharged through the air discharge port.

The handle (216) can be gripped by the user. The handle (216) can be positioned at the rear of the suction motor (214). For example, the handle (216) can be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder. Alternatively, the handle (216) can be formed in a curved cylinder shape. The handle (216) can be positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body housing (211), the suction motor (214), or the dust separation unit (213).

The handle (216) may include a grip portion (216a) formed in a pillar shape so that the user can hold it, a first extension portion (216b) connected to one end in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) of the grip portion (216a) and formed to extend toward the suction motor (214), and a second extension portion (216c) connected to the other end in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) of the grip portion (216a) and formed to extend toward the dust bin (220).

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual gripping portion penetration line can be formed by extending along the longitudinal direction of the gripping portion (axis direction of the column) and penetrating the gripping portion (216a).

For example, the grip portion penetration line may be a virtual line formed inside a cylindrical handle (216), and may be a virtual line formed parallel to at least a portion of the outer surface (outer surface) of the grip portion (216a).

The upper surface of the handle (216) may form a portion of the outer appearance of the upper surface of the cleaner (200). This may prevent a component of the cleaner (200) from coming into contact with the user's arm when the user holds the handle (216).

The first extension portion may extend from the grip portion (216a) toward the main body housing (211) or the suction motor (214). At least a portion of the first extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.

The second extension portion may extend from the phasing portion (216a) toward the dust bin (220). At least a portion of the second extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.

The operating unit (218) may be placed on the handle (216). The operating unit (218) may be placed on an inclined surface formed in the upper area of the handle (216). The user may input an operation or stop command for the cleaner (200) through the operating unit (218).

The vacuum cleaner (200) may include a dust bin (220). The dust bin (220) may be connected to a dust separation unit (213). The dust bin (220) may store dust separated from the dust separation unit (213).

The dustbin (220) may include a dustbin body (221), a discharge cover (222), a dustbin compression lever (223), and a compressor (not shown).

The dustbin body (221) can provide a space for storing dust separated from the dust separation unit (213). For example, the dustbin body (221) can be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual dustbin penetration line may be formed by penetrating the interior (internal space) of the dustbin body (221) and extending along the longitudinal direction of the dustbin body (221) (meaning the axial direction in the cylindrical dustbin body (221)).

The lower surface (bottom surface) of the dustbin body (221) may be partially open. In addition, a lower extension portion (221a) may be formed on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the dustbin body (221). The lower extension portion (221a) may be formed to block a portion of the lower surface of the dustbin body (221).

The dustbin (220) may include a discharge cover (222). The discharge cover (222) may be placed on the lower surface of the dustbin (220).

The discharge cover (222) may be provided to open and close one end of the longitudinal direction of the dustbin body (221). Specifically, the discharge cover (222) may selectively open and close the lower part of the dustbin (220) that opens downward.

The discharge cover (222) may include a cover body (222a) and a hinge part (222b). The cover body (222a) may be formed to block a portion of the lower surface of the dustbin body (221). The cover body (222a) may rotate downward based on the hinge part (222b). The hinge part (222b) may be arranged adjacent to the battery housing (230). A torsion spring (222d) may be provided in the hinge part (222b). Therefore, when the discharge cover (222) is separated from the dustbin body (221), the cover body (222a) may be supported in a state in which it is rotated by a predetermined angle or more about the hinge part (222b) as an axis in the dustbin body (221) by the elastic force of the torsion spring (222d).

The discharge cover (222) can be coupled with the dust bin (220) through a hook connection. Meanwhile, the discharge cover (222) can be separated from the dust bin (220) through a coupling lever (222c). The coupling lever (222c) can be arranged at the front of the dust bin. Specifically, the coupling lever (222c) can be arranged on the outer surface of the front side of the dust bin (220). When an external force is applied, the coupling lever (222c) can elastically deform a hook extended from the cover body (222a) to release the hook connection between the cover body (222a) and the dust bin body (221).

When the discharge cover (222) is closed, the lower surface of the dust bin (220) can be blocked (sealed) by the discharge cover (222) and the lower extension (221a).

The dustbin (220) may include a dustbin compression lever (223) (see FIG. 8). The dustbin compression lever (223) may be arranged outside the dustbin (220) or the dust separation unit (213). The dustbin compression lever (223) may be arranged to move up and down outside the dustbin (220) or the dust separation unit (213). The dustbin compression lever (223) may be connected to a compressor (not shown). When the dustbin compression lever (223) moves downward by an external force, the compressor (not shown) may also move downward. Through this, convenience for the user may be provided. The compressor (not shown) and the dustbin compression lever (223) may return to their original positions by an elastic member (not shown). Specifically, when an external force applied to the dustbin compression lever (223) is removed, the elastic member may move the dustbin compression lever (223) and the compressor (not shown) upward.

A compressor (not shown) may be placed inside the dustbin body (221). The compressor may move in the internal space of the dustbin body (221). Specifically, the compressor may move up and down inside the dustbin body (221). Through this, the compressor may compress dust inside the dustbin body (221) downward. In addition, when the discharge cover (222) is separated from the dustbin body (221) and the lower part of the dustbin (220) is opened, the compressor may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dustbin (220) to remove foreign substances such as residual dust inside the dustbin (220). Through this, the suction power of the vacuum cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining inside the dustbin (220). In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining inside the dustbin (220), an unpleasant odor caused by residual substances may be eliminated.

The vacuum cleaner (200) may include a battery housing (230). The battery housing (230) may accommodate a battery (240). The battery housing (230) may be positioned at the lower side of the handle (216). For example, the battery housing (230) may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. The rear side of the battery housing (230) may be connected to the handle (216).

The battery housing (230) may include a receiving portion that opens downward. The battery (240) may be removed through the receiving portion of the battery housing (230).

The vacuum cleaner (200) may include a battery (240).

For example, the battery (240) may be detachably coupled to the cleaner (200). The battery (240) may be detachably coupled to the battery housing (230). For example, the battery (240) may be inserted into the interior of the battery housing (230) from the lower portion of the battery housing (230). With this configuration, the portability of the cleaner (200) may be improved.

Alternatively, the battery (240) may be integrally provided inside the battery housing (230). In this case, the lower surface of the battery (240) is not exposed to the outside.

The battery (240) can supply power to the suction motor (214) of the vacuum cleaner (200). The battery (240) can be placed at the bottom of the handle (216). The battery (240) can be placed at the rear of the dust bin (220).

According to an embodiment, when the battery (240) is coupled to the battery housing (230), the lower surface of the battery (240) may be exposed to the outside. Since the battery (240) may be placed on the floor when the vacuum cleaner (200) is placed on the floor, the battery (240) may be immediately separated from the battery housing (230). In addition, since the lower surface of the battery (240) is exposed to the outside and comes into direct contact with the external air of the battery (240), the cooling performance of the battery (240) may be improved.

Meanwhile, when the battery (240) is integrally fixed to the battery housing (230), the structure for attaching and detaching the battery (240) and the battery housing (230) can be reduced, so the overall size of the vacuum cleaner (200) can be reduced and its weight can be reduced.

The cleaner (200) may include an extension pipe (250). The extension pipe (250) may be communicated with a cleaning module (260). The extension pipe (250) may be communicated with a main body (210). The extension pipe (250) may be communicated with a suction portion (212) of the main body (210). The extension pipe (250) may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.

The main body (210) can be connected to an extension pipe (250). The main body (210) can be connected to a cleaning module (260) through the extension pipe (250). The main body (210) can generate suction force through a suction motor (214) and provide suction force to the cleaning module (260) through the extension pipe (250). External dust can be introduced into the main body (210) through the cleaning module (260) and the extension pipe (250).

The cleaner (200) may include a cleaning module (260). The cleaning module (260) may be connected to an extension pipe (250). Accordingly, external air may be drawn into the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) through the cleaning module (260) and the extension pipe (250) by the suction force generated in the main body (210) of the cleaner (200).

Dust in the dust bin (220) of the vacuum cleaner (200) can be collected by the dust collection unit (170) of the vacuum cleaner station (100) by gravity and the suction power of the dust collection motor (191). Through this, dust in the dust bin can be removed without separate operation by the user, thereby providing user convenience. In addition, the inconvenience of the user having to empty the dust bin every time can be eliminated. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, dust can be prevented from flying.

The cleaner (200) can be coupled to the side of the housing (110). Specifically, the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) can be mounted on the coupling portion (120). More specifically, the dustbin (220) and the battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200) can be coupled to the coupling surface (121), the outer surface of the dustbin main body (221) can be coupled to the dustbin guide surface (122), and the suction portion (212) can be coupled to the suction portion guide surface (126) of the coupling portion (120). In this case, the central axis of the dustbin (220) can be arranged in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension pipe (250) can be arranged along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a coupling part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 8 and 9 are drawings for explaining a relationship between a cleaner and a door unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a relationship between a cleaner and a cover opening unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 10, the cleaning station (100) of the present invention is described as follows.

A cleaner (200) can be coupled to the cleaner station (100). Specifically, a main body of the cleaner (200) can be coupled to a side of the cleaner station (100). The cleaner station (100) can remove dust from a dust bin (220) of the cleaner (200).

The cleaner station (100) may include a housing (110). The housing (110) may form an exterior of the cleaner station (100). Specifically, the housing (110) may be formed in a pillar shape including at least one outer wall surface. As an example, the housing (110) may be formed in a shape similar to a square pillar.

The housing (110) can be formed with a space that can accommodate a dust collection unit (170) that stores dust inside and a dust suction module (190) that generates a fluid force that collects dust by the dust collection unit (170).

The housing (110) may include a bottom surface (111), an outer wall surface (112), and an upper surface (113).

The bottom surface (111) can support the lower side of the dust suction module (190) in the gravity direction. That is, the bottom surface (111) can support the lower side of the dust collection motor (191) of the dust suction module (190).

At this time, the bottom surface (111) can be placed toward the ground. The bottom surface (111) can be placed parallel to the ground, but can also be placed at a certain angle with the ground. With this configuration, the dust collection motor (191) can be stably supported, and even when the vacuum cleaner (200) is combined, there is an advantage in that the overall weight can be balanced.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the bottom surface (111) may further include a ground support member (311a) that increases the area in contact with the ground to prevent the cleaner station (100) from falling over and maintain balance. For example, the ground support member (311a) may be in the form of a plate extended from the bottom surface (111), and one or more frames may be formed to protrude and extend along the ground direction from the bottom surface (111).

The outer wall surface (112) may mean a surface formed along the direction of gravity, and may mean a surface connected to the floor surface (111). For example, the outer wall surface (112) may mean a surface vertically connected to the floor surface (111). In another embodiment, the outer wall surface (112) may be arranged to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the floor surface (111).

The outer wall surface (112) may be configured to include at least one surface. For example, the outer wall surface (112) may include a first outer wall surface (112a), a second outer wall surface (112b), a third outer wall surface (112c), and a fourth outer wall surface (112d).

At this time, in the present embodiment, the first outer wall surface (112a) may be placed on the front side of the cleaner station (100). Here, the front side may mean the surface on which the cleaner (200) is exposed when the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100). Therefore, the first outer wall surface (112a) may form the appearance of the front side of the cleaner station (100).

Meanwhile, in order to understand this embodiment, the direction is defined as follows. In this embodiment, the direction can be defined while the cleaner (200) is placed on the cleaner station (100).

When the cleaner (200) is mounted on the cleaner station (100), the direction in which the cleaner (200) is exposed to the outside of the cleaner station (100) can be called the front.

From another perspective, when the cleaner (200) is mounted on the cleaner station (100), the direction in which the suction motor (214) of the cleaner (200) is positioned can be called the front. And the direction opposite to the direction in which the suction motor (214) is positioned in the cleaner station (100) can be called the rear.

And, based on the internal space of the housing (110), the surface facing the front can be called the rear side of the cleaner station (100). Accordingly, the rear side can mean the direction in which the second outer wall surface (112b) is formed.

And, when looking at the front based on the internal space of the housing (110), the left side may be called the left side, and the right side may be called the right side. Accordingly, the left side may mean the direction in which the third outer wall surface (112c) is formed, and the right side may mean the direction in which the fourth outer wall surface (112d) is formed.

The first outer wall surface (112a) may be formed in a flat shape, or may be formed in an entirely curved shape, or may be formed to include a curved surface in a portion.

A coupling part (120) may be arranged on the first outer wall surface (112a). With this configuration, the cleaner (200) may be coupled to the cleaner station (100) and supported by the cleaner station (100). The specific configuration of the coupling part (120) will be described later.

Meanwhile, it is also possible to add a structure for mounting various types of cleaning modules (260) used in a vacuum cleaner (200) to the first outer wall surface (112a).

In this embodiment, the second outer wall surface (112b) may be a surface facing the first outer wall surface (112a). That is, the second outer wall surface (112b) may be arranged at the rear of the cleaner station (100). The second outer wall surface (112b) may form the exterior of the rear of the cleaner station (100).

In this embodiment, the third outer wall surface (112c) and the fourth outer wall surface (112d) may refer to surfaces connecting the first outer wall surface (112a) and the second outer wall surface (112b). At this time, the third outer wall surface (112c) may be arranged on the left side of the cleaner station (100), and the fourth outer wall surface (112d) may be arranged on the right side of the cleaner station (100). Alternatively, the third outer wall surface (112c) may be arranged on the right side of the cleaner station (100), and the fourth outer wall surface (112d) may be arranged on the left side of the cleaner station (100).

The third outer wall surface (112c) or the fourth outer wall surface (112d) may be formed in a flat shape, or may be formed in an entirely curved shape, or may be formed by including a curved surface in a portion.

Meanwhile, it is also possible to add a structure for mounting various types of cleaning modules (290) used in a cleaner (200) to the third outer wall surface (112c) or the fourth outer wall surface (112d).

The upper surface (113) may form the upper exterior of the cleaner station. That is, the upper surface (113) may mean a surface that is positioned at the uppermost side in the direction of gravity in the cleaner station and is exposed to the outside.

For reference, in this embodiment, the upper and lower sides may mean the upper and lower sides, respectively, along the direction of gravity (the direction perpendicular to the ground) when the cleaner station (100) is installed on the ground.

At this time, the upper surface (113) may be arranged parallel to the ground, but may also be arranged at a certain angle with the ground.

A display unit may be placed on the upper surface (113). For example, the display unit may display the status of the cleaner station (100) and the status of the cleaner (200), and may also display information such as the cleaning progress status and a map of the cleaning area.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the upper surface (113) may be provided to be detachable from the outer wall surface (112). At this time, when the upper surface (113) is detached, the internal space surrounded by the outer wall surface (112) may accommodate a battery detached from the cleaner (200), and a terminal (not shown) capable of charging the detached battery may be provided.

Meanwhile, an envelope receiving space (115) may be formed inside the housing (110). The envelope receiving space (115) may be positioned below the gravity direction of the coupling part (120) and above the gravity direction of the dust suction module (190).

A dust collection unit (170) may be provided in the bag receiving space (115). Specifically, an bag support unit (173), which will be described later, may be removably accommodated in the bag receiving space (115). In addition, a dust bag cartridge (174), which will be described later, may be removably coupled to the bag receiving space (115). In addition, a jointer (176), which will be described later, may be mounted in the bag receiving space (115). The bag receiving space (115) may be communicated with a first flow path (181), a second flow path (182), and a bypass flow path (183), which will be described later. With this configuration, the bag receiving space (115) may provide a space in which air and dust introduced from the dust bin (220) may flow and be captured by the dust bag (172).

In the present invention, the cleaner (200) can be mounted on the outer wall surface (112) of the cleaner station (100). For example, the dust bin (220) and the battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200) can be coupled to the coupling surface (121) of the cleaner station (100). That is, the cleaner (200) can be mounted on the first outer wall surface (112a).

At this time, the axis of the suction motor (214) can be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface (112a). That is, the axis of the suction motor (214) can be formed parallel to the ground.

A virtual line penetrating the dustbin (220) can be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface (112a).

The longitudinal axis (C) of the housing (110) may be formed perpendicular to the ground. The longitudinal axis (C) of the housing (110) may be formed parallel to at least one of the first outer wall surface (112a), the second outer wall surface (112b), the third outer wall surface (112c), and the fourth outer wall surface (112d).

When the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100), the axis of the suction motor (214) can intersect with the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station (100). That is, the rotation axis of the suction motor (214) can intersect with the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station (100).

In addition, when the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100), the battery (240) may be placed at a distance further from the ground than the rotation axis of the suction motor (214). With this configuration, the cleaner (200) may be stably supported on the cleaner station (100).

When the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100), a virtual line penetrating the dustbin (220) may intersect with the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station (100). That is, the longitudinal axis of the dustbin (220) may intersect with the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station (100). At this time, the intersection of the longitudinal axis of the dustbin (220) and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station (100) may be located inside the housing (110), and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path (180).

Meanwhile, when the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100), the handle (216) may be placed at a distance from the ground farther than the imaginary line penetrating the dust bin (220). With this configuration, when the user holds the handle (216), the convenience of coupling or detaching the cleaner (200) to or from the cleaner station (100) can be provided by simply moving the cleaner (200) in a direction parallel to the ground.

Referring to FIG. 6, the coupling part (120) of the cleaner station (100) of the present invention is described as follows.

The cleaner station (100) may include a coupling part (120) for coupling the cleaner (200). Specifically, the coupling part (120) is arranged on the first outer wall surface (112a), and the main body (210), dust bin (220), and battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200) may be coupled.

The coupling portion (120) may include a coupling surface (121). The coupling surface (121) may be arranged on a side surface of the housing (110). For example, the coupling surface (121) may refer to a surface formed in a concave groove shape toward the inside of the cleaner station (100) on the first outer wall surface (112a). That is, the coupling surface (121) may refer to a surface formed by forming a single unit with the first outer wall surface (112a).

A vacuum cleaner (200) may be coupled to the coupling surface (121). For example, the coupling surface (121) may be in contact with the lower surface of the dust bin (220) and the battery housing (230) of the vacuum cleaner (200). Here, the lower surface may mean a surface facing the ground when a user uses the vacuum cleaner (200) or places it on the ground.

For example, the angle formed by the joining surface (121) with the ground may be a right angle. Through this, the space of the cleaner station (100) can be minimized when the cleaner (200) is joined to the joining surface (121).

As another example, the joining surface (121) may be arranged to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground. Through this, when the cleaner (200) is joined to the joining surface (121), the cleaner station (100) may be stably supported.

A dust passage hole (121a) may be formed in the coupling surface (121) to allow air from the outside of the housing (110) to flow into the inside. The dust passage hole (121a) may be formed in a hole shape corresponding to the shape of the dust bin (220) so that dust in the dust bin (220) may flow into the dust collection unit (170). The dust passage hole (121a) may be formed corresponding to the shape of the discharge cover (222) of the dust bin (220). The dust passage hole (121a) may be formed to communicate with the flow path (180) described later.

The coupling portion (120) may include a dustbin guide surface (122). The dustbin guide surface (122) may be arranged on the first outer wall surface (112a). The dustbin guide surface (122) may be connected to the first outer wall surface (112a). In addition, the dustbin guide surface (122) may be connected to the coupling surface (121).

The dustbin guide surface (122) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dustbin (220). The front outer surface of the dustbin (220) can be coupled to the dustbin guide surface (122). Through this, the convenience of coupling the vacuum cleaner (200) to the coupling surface (121) can be provided.

Meanwhile, a projection moving hole (122a) may be formed in the dustbin guide surface (122), and a push projection (151), which will be described later, may be linearly moved along the projection moving hole (122a). In addition, a gear box (155) that accommodates a gear of a cover opening unit (150), which will be described later, may be provided on the lower side of the dustbin guide surface (122) in the gravity direction. At this time, a guide space (122b), in which the push projection (151) may be moved, may be formed between the dustbin guide surface (122), the lower side, and the upper side of the gear box (155). In addition, the guide space (122b) may be communicated with the first flow path (181) through the bypass hole (122c). That is, the protrusion movement hole (122a), the guide space (122b), the bypass hole (122c), and the first flow path (181) can form one flow path. With this configuration, when the dust collector motor (191) is operated while the dust bin (220) is connected to the connecting portion (120), there is an advantage in that dust remaining in the dust bin (220) and the dust bin guide surface (122) can be sucked in through the flow path.

The coupling portion (120) may include a guide protrusion (123). The guide protrusion (123) may be arranged on the coupling surface (121). The guide protrusion (123) may protrude upward from the coupling surface (121). The guide protrusions (123) may be arranged in two numbers spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two guide protrusions (123) spaced apart from each other may correspond to the width of the battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200). Through this, the convenience of coupling the cleaner (200) to the coupling surface (121) may be provided.

The coupling part (120) may include a coupling part side wall (124). The coupling part side wall (124) may refer to a wall surface arranged on both sides of the coupling surface (121) and may be vertically connected to the coupling surface (121). The coupling part side wall (124) may be connected to the first outer wall surface (112a). In addition, the coupling part side wall (124) may form a surface connected to the dustbin guide surface (122). Through this, the vacuum cleaner (200) may be stably accommodated.

The coupling unit (120) may include a coupling sensor (125). The coupling sensor (125) may detect whether the cleaner (200) is coupled to the coupling unit (120).

The coupling sensor (125) may also include a contact sensor. For example, the coupling sensor (125) may include a micro switch. In this case, the coupling sensor (125) may be placed on the guide protrusion (123). Accordingly, when the battery housing (230) or the battery (240) of the cleaner (200) is coupled between a pair of guide protrusions (123), it comes into contact with the coupling sensor (125), and the coupling sensor (125) can detect that the cleaner (200) is coupled.

Meanwhile, the coupling sensor (125) may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the coupling sensor (125) may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor). At this time, the coupling sensor (125) may be placed on the coupling side wall (124). Accordingly, when the dust bin (220) or the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) passes the coupling side wall (124) and reaches the coupling surface (121), the coupling sensor (125) may detect the presence of the dust bin (220) or the main body (210).

When the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100), the coupling sensor (125) may face the dust bin (220) or battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200).

The coupling sensor (125) can be a means for determining whether the vacuum cleaner (200) is coupled along with power being supplied to the battery (240) of the vacuum cleaner (200).

The coupling portion (120) may include a suction portion guide surface (126). The suction portion guide surface (126) may be arranged on the first outer wall surface (112a). The suction portion guide surface (126) may be connected to the dustbin guide surface (122). A suction portion (212) may be coupled to the suction portion guide surface (126). The shape of the suction portion guide surface (126) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the suction portion (212).

The joint (120) may further include a fixed member entry/exit hole (127). The fixed member entry/exit hole (127) may be formed in the shape of a long hole along the side wall (124) of the joint so that the fixed member (131) can enter/exit.

With this configuration, when a user attaches the cleaner (200) to the attachment portion (120) of the cleaner station (100), the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) can be stably placed on the attachment portion (120) by the dustbin guide surface (122), the guide protrusion (123), and the suction portion guide surface (126). Through this, the convenience of attaching the dustbin (220) and the battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200) to the attachment portion (121) can be provided.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station (100) may further include a charging unit (128). The charging unit (128) may be placed in the coupling unit (120). The charging unit (128) may be electrically connected to a cleaner (200) coupled to the coupling unit (120). The charging unit (128) may supply power to the battery of the cleaner (200) coupled to the coupling unit (120).

Additionally, the cleaner station (100) may further include a side door (not shown). The side door may be placed in the housing (110). The side door may selectively expose the dust collection unit (170) to the outside. This allows the user to easily remove the dust bag (172) from the cleaner station (100).

Referring to FIG. 7, the fixed unit (130) according to the present invention is described as follows.

The cleaner station (100) of the present invention may include a fixed unit (130). The fixed unit (130) may be disposed on a side wall (124) of a coupling portion. In addition, the fixed unit (130) may be disposed on the back surface of a coupling surface (121). The fixed unit (130) may fix a cleaner (200) coupled to the coupling surface (121). Specifically, the fixed unit (130) may fix a dust bin (220) and a battery housing (230) of the cleaner (200) coupled to the coupling surface (121).

The fixed unit (130) may include a fixed member (131) that fixes the dust bin (220) and the battery housing (230) of the vacuum cleaner (200), and a fixed member motor (133) that drives the fixed member (131). In addition, the fixed unit (130) may further include a fixed member link (135) that transmits the power of the fixed member motor (133) to the fixed member (131).

The fixed member (131) is arranged on the side wall (124) of the joint portion and may be provided to reciprocate on the side wall (124) of the joint portion to fix the dust bin (220). Specifically, the fixed member (131) may be accommodated inside the fixed member access hole (127).

The fixed members (131) can be arranged on each side of the joint (120). For example, two fixed members (131) can be arranged symmetrically in pairs around the joint surface (121).

The fixed member motor (133) can provide power to move the fixed member (131).

The fixed link (135) can convert the rotational power of the fixed motor (133) into reciprocating movement of the fixed member (131).

The fixed sealer (136) can be placed on the dustbin guide surface (122) to seal the dustbin (220) when the cleaner (200) is combined. With this configuration, when the dustbin (220) of the cleaner (200) is combined, the fixed sealer (136) can be pressurized by the weight of the cleaner (200), and the dustbin (220) and the dustbin guide surface (122) can be sealed.

The fixed sealer (136) can be placed on an imaginary extension of the fixed member (131). With this configuration, when the fixed member motor (133) is operated and the fixed member (131) pressurizes the dust bin (220), the circumference of the dust bin (220) at the same height can be sealed.

According to an embodiment, the fixed sealer (136) may be placed on the dustbin guide surface (122) in a bent line shape corresponding to the arrangement of the cover opening unit (150) described later.

Accordingly, when the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) is placed in the coupling portion (120), the fixing unit (130) can fix the main body (210) of the cleaner (200). Specifically, when the coupling sensor (125) detects that the main body (210) of the cleaner (200) is coupled to the coupling portion (120) of the cleaner station (100), the fixing portion motor (133) can move the fixing member (131) to fix the main body (210) of the cleaner (200).

This can improve the suction power of the vacuum cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin. In addition, it can eliminate the unpleasant odor caused by residual dust by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin.

The door unit (140) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 as follows.

The cleaner station (100) of the present invention may include a door unit (140). The door unit (140) may be configured to open and close a dust passage hole (121a).

The door unit (140) may include a door (141), a door motor (142), and a door arm (143).

The door (141) is hingedly connected to the joining surface (121) and can open and close the dust passage hole (121a). The door (141) may include a door body (141a).

The door body (141a) may be formed in a shape that can block the dust passage hole (121a). For example, the door body (141a) may be formed in a shape similar to a circular plate.

Based on the state in which the door body (141a) blocks the dust passage hole (121a), a hinge part may be arranged on the upper side of the door body (141a), and a female coupling part (141b) may be arranged on the lower side of the door body (141a).

The door body (141a) may be formed in a shape that can seal the dust passage hole (121a). For example, the outer surface of the door body (141a) exposed to the outside of the cleaner station (100) is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the dust passage hole (121a), and the inner surface disposed inside the cleaner station (100) is formed to have a diameter larger than the diameter of the dust passage hole (121a). In addition, a step may be generated between the outer surface and the inner surface. Meanwhile, at least one reinforcing rib may be formed protruding on the inner surface to connect the hinge portion and the arm joint portion (141b) and to strengthen the supporting force of the door body (141a).

The hinge portion may be a means for hinge-connecting the door (141) to the joining surface (121). The hinge portion may be arranged at the upper end of the door body (141a) and may be connected to the joining surface (121).

The arm coupling part (141b) may be a means by which the door arm (143) is rotatably coupled. The arm coupling part (141b) is arranged on the lower side of the door body (141a), is rotatably coupled with the door body (141a), and the door arm (143) may be rotatably coupled.

With this configuration, when the door arm (143) pulls the door body (141a) while the door (141) is closing the dust passage hole (121a), the door body (141a) rotates about the hinge part to move toward the inside of the cleaner station (100), and the dust passage hole (121a) can be opened. On the other hand, when the door arm (143) pushes the door body (141a) while the dust passage hole (121a) is open, the door body (141a) rotates about the hinge part (141b) to move toward the outside of the cleaner station (100), and the dust passage hole (121a) can be blocked.

Meanwhile, when the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100) and the discharge cover (222) is separated from the dustbin body (210), the door (141) can come into contact with the discharge cover (222). And, as the door (141) rotates, the discharge cover (222) can rotate in conjunction with the door (141).

The door motor (142) can provide power to rotate the door (141). Specifically, the door motor (142) can rotate the door arm (143) in a forward or reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the door arm (143) pulls the door (141). Accordingly, when the door arm (143) rotates in a forward direction, the dust passage hole (121a) can be opened. In addition, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the door arm (143) pushes the door (141). Accordingly, when the door arm (143) rotates in a reverse direction, the dust passage hole (121a) can be at least partially closed. The forward direction may be a direction opposite to the reverse direction.

The door arm (143) connects the door (141) and the door motor (142), and can open and close the door (141) using the power generated from the door motor (142).

For example, the door arm (143) may include a first door arm (143a) and a second door arm (143b). One end of the first door arm (143a) may be coupled with a door motor (142). The first door arm (143a) may be rotated by the power of the door motor (142). The other end of the first door arm (143a) may be rotatably coupled with a second door arm (143b). The first door arm (143a) may transmit power transmitted from the door motor (142) to the second door arm (143b). One end of the second door arm (143b) may be coupled with the first door arm (143a). The other end of the second door arm (143b) may be coupled with the door (141). The second door arm (143b) can open or close the dust passage hole (121a) by pushing or pulling the door (141).

The door unit (140) may further include a door open/close detection unit (144). The door open/close detection unit (144) may be provided inside the housing (110) and may detect whether the door (141) is in an open state.

For example, the door open/close detection units (144) may be placed at each end of the rotational movement area of the door arm (143). As another example, the door open/close detection units (144) may be placed at each end of the movement area of the door (141).

Accordingly, when the door arm (143) moves to a preset door opening position (DP1) or the door (141) opens to a predetermined position, the door open/close detection unit (144) can detect that the door is opened. In addition, when the door arm (143) moves to a preset door closing position (DP2) or the door (141) opens to a predetermined position, the door open/close detection unit (144) can detect that the door is opened.

The door open/close detection unit (144) may include a contact sensor. For example, the door open/close detection unit (144) may include a micro switch.

Meanwhile, the door open/close detection unit (144) may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the door open/close detection unit (144) may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).

With this configuration, the door unit (140) can selectively open and close at least a portion of the joining surface (121) to connect the outer side of the first outer wall surface (112a) with the flow path (180) and/or the dust collection unit (170).

The door unit (140) can be opened together with the discharge cover (222) of the cleaner (200) when it is opened. Additionally, when the door unit (140) is closed, the discharge cover (222) of the cleaner (200) can be closed together with it.

When the dust in the dust bin (220) of the vacuum cleaner (200) is removed, the door motor (142) can connect the discharge cover (222) to the dust bin body (221) by rotating the door (141). Specifically, the door motor (142) rotates the door (141) by rotating the door (141) relative to the hinge part (141b), and the door (141) that rotates relative to the hinge part (141b) can push the discharge cover (222) toward the dust bin body (221).

Referring to Figure 10, the cover opening unit (150) of the present invention is described as follows.

The cleaner station (100) of the present invention may include a cover opening unit (150). The cover opening unit (150) is arranged at the coupling portion (120) and may open the discharge cover (222) of the cleaner (200).

The cover opening unit (150) may include a push projection (151), a cover opening motor (152), a cover opening gear (153), a support plate (154), and a gear box (155).

The push lug (151) can be moved to pressurize the coupling lever (222c) when the vacuum cleaner (200) is coupled.

The push projection (151) can be placed on the dustbin guide surface (122). Specifically, a projection moving hole can be formed on the dustbin guide surface (122), and the push projection (151) can pass through the projection moving hole and be exposed to the outside.

The push projection (151) can be positioned at a position where the coupling lever (222c) can be pressed when the cleaner (200) is coupled. That is, the coupling lever (222c) can be positioned on the projection moving hole. In addition, the coupling lever (222c) can be positioned on the moving area of the push projection (151).

The push projection (151) can move linearly back and forth to pressurize the coupling lever (222c). Specifically, the push projection (151) can be coupled to a gear box (155) so that the linear movement can be guided. The push projection (151) can be coupled to a cover opening gear (153) so that it can move together with the movement of the cover opening gear (153).

The cover opening motor (152) can provide power to move the push projection (151). Specifically, the cover opening motor (152) can rotate the motor shaft (not shown) in a forward or reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean the direction in which the push projection (151) presses the engaging lever (222c). In addition, the reverse direction may mean the direction in which the push projection (151) that has pressed the engaging lever (222c) returns to the original position. The forward direction may be the opposite direction to the reverse direction.

The cover opening gear (153) is coupled with the cover opening motor (152) and can move the push projection (151) using the power of the cover opening motor (152). Specifically, the cover opening gear (153) can be accommodated inside the gear box (155). The driving gear (153a) of the cover opening gear (153) can be coupled with the motor shaft of the cover opening motor (152) to receive power. The driven gear (153b) of the cover opening gear (153) can be coupled with the push projection (151) to move the push projection (151). For example, the driven gear (153b) is provided in the form of a rack gear to mesh with the driving gear (153a) and can receive power from the driving gear (153a).

At this time, the discharge cover (222) may be equipped with a torsion spring (222d). The discharge cover (222) may be rotated by a predetermined angle or more by the elastic force of the torsion spring (222d), and may be supported at the rotated position. Accordingly, the discharge cover (222) may be opened, and may communicate the dust passage hole (121a) and the inside of the dust bin (220).

The gear box (155) is provided inside the housing (110) and is positioned below the gravity direction of the coupling part (120), and the cover opening gear (153) can be accommodated inside.

The gear box (155) may be equipped with a cover opening detection unit (155f). At this time, the cover opening detection unit (155f) may include a contact sensor. For example, the cover opening detection unit (155f) may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the cover opening detection unit (155f) may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the cover opening detection unit (155f) may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).

At least one cover opening detection unit (155f) may be arranged on the inner or outer surface of the gear box (155). For example, one cover opening detection unit (155f) may be arranged on the inner surface of the gear box (155). At this time, the cover opening detection unit (155f) may detect that the push projection (151) is in the initial position.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can open the dust bin (220) without separately opening the discharge cover (222) of the vacuum cleaner by the cover opening unit (150), thereby improving convenience.

In addition, since the discharge cover (222) is opened while the cleaner (200) is connected to the cleaner station (100), there is an effect of preventing dust from flying.

FIGS. 11 to 16 are drawings illustrating the configuration and arrangement of a dust collection unit in a cleaning station according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Meanwhile, the dust collection unit (170) will be described as follows with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 11 to FIG. 16.

The vacuum cleaner station (100) may include a dust collection unit (170). The dust collection unit (170) may be placed inside the housing (110). The dust collection unit (170) may be placed in the bag receiving space (115). And the dust collection unit (170) may be placed above the gravity direction of the dust collection motor (191).

The dust collection unit (170) can collect dust inside the dust bin (220) of the vacuum cleaner (200). Specifically, when the vacuum cleaner (200) is connected to the vacuum cleaner station (100) and the inside of the dust bin (220) and the flow path (180) are connected, when the dust collection motor (191) is operated, dust inside the dust bin (220) can flow along the flow path (180) and be collected by the dust collection unit (170).

Meanwhile, in a typical vacuum cleaner station, dust is captured in a dust bag without being separated from the air, so some of the dust may flow into the dust collecting motor. Therefore, dust flowing into the dust collecting motor may cause the dust collecting motor to malfunction.

To solve this problem, a pre-filter, etc. can be placed on the euro, but if the pre-filter alone is used to filter dust, there is a limitation that the pre-filter can become clogged with a large amount of dust, reducing the suction power of the dust collection motor.

To solve this problem, the dust collection unit (170) of the vacuum cleaner station (100) of the present invention includes a dust separation unit (171) to separate and capture dust from the air flowing in through the duct unit (180).

Specifically, the dust collection unit (170) may include a dust separation unit (171), a dust bag (172), a bag support unit (173), a dust bag cartridge (174), a prefilter (175), and a jointer (176).

The dust separation unit (171) can separate dust from the air flowing in from the dust bin (220).

The dust separation unit (171) may be arranged above the dust bag (172), the bag support unit (173), the dust bag cartridge (174), and the jointer (176). That is, the dust bag cartridge (174), the bag support unit (173), the dust bag cartridge (174), and the jointer (176) may be arranged below the dust separation unit (171). The dust separation unit (171) may be in contact with the dust bag cartridge (174).

The dust separation unit (171) can be placed on the longitudinal axis (C) of the cleaner station (300).

The dust separation unit (171) may include a dust separation unit case (171a).

The dust separation unit case (171a) can form the exterior of the dust separation unit (171).

A cyclone may be provided inside the dust separation case (171a). That is, a cyclone unit (171b) may be placed inside the dust separation case (171a).

In addition, a dust passage (171c) may be formed in the dust separation case (171a). For example, a passage through which dust can pass may be formed on the lower surface of the dust separation case (171a).

A sealer that comes into contact with a dust bag cartridge (174) may be provided on the lower surface of the dust separation case (171a). For example, the sealer may be arranged in a square shape surrounding the outer surface of the dust passage tube (171c).

The dust separation unit (171) may be communicated with the first passage (181). The dust separation unit (171) may separate dust sucked into the inside through the first passage (181). The space inside the dust separation unit (171) may be communicated with the space inside the dust bag cartridge (174). The space inside the dust separation unit (171) may be communicated with the space inside the bag support unit (173).

For example, the dust separation unit (171) may be equipped with at least one cyclone unit (171b) capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Accordingly, the air and dust flowing in through the first flow path (181) flow in a spiral manner along the inner surface of the dust separation unit (171). Accordingly, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separation unit (171).

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the cyclone part (171b) may be provided with a cylindrical mesh net. Here, the axial direction of the mesh net may be arranged parallel to the ground. With this configuration, when the cyclone part (171b) is pulled from the side of the cleaner station (100), it can be separated from the dust collection part (170). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a user can easily separate the cyclone part (171b) and wash the mesh net.

In addition, the dust separation unit (171) may include a dust passage (171c) that guides dust separated from the cyclone unit (171b) to the dust bag (172). The dust passage (171c) may be formed downward on one axial side of the cyclone unit (171b). That is, the dust passage (171c) may be formed on the lower side of the dust separation unit case (171a). Accordingly, the flow path formed in the dust passage (171c) may connect the internal space of the dust bag cartridge (174) and the bag support unit (173) with the cyclone unit (171b).

The dust separation unit (171) may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust again from the air discharged from the cyclone. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be positioned inside the cyclone so as to minimize the size of the dust separation unit (171).

The dust separation unit (171) is connected to the first duct (181) and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector that utilizes centrifugal force to separate dust that has entered the interior of the housing (110) through the dust passage hole (121a).

The dust bag (172) can be placed inside the housing (110). The dust bag (172) can be placed on the lower side in the gravity direction of the dust separation unit (171).

The dust bag (172) may be formed of an impermeable material. For example, the dust bag (172) may include a roll vinyl (not shown). With this configuration, when the dust bag (172) is sealed or bonded, dust or odor captured inside the dust bag (172) can be prevented from leaking out of the dust bag (172).

The dust bag (172) can be mounted on the housing (110) through the dust bag cartridge (174). If necessary, the dust bag (172) can be replaced through the dust bag cartridge (174). That is, the dust collection unit (170) can be defined as a consumable part. The dust bag (172) can increase in volume due to the suction force (negative pressure) generated when the dust collection motor (191) operates while mounted on the housing (110).

At this time, the dust bag (172) in the unfolded state can be accommodated inside the bag support member (173). That is, when the dust collection motor (191) is operated, the dust bag (172) can be expanded inside the bag support member (173). And, the dust bag (172) in the unfolded state can be supported by the bag support member (173) and its shape can be maintained.

The dust bag (172) can store dust separated from the dust separation unit (171). The dust bag (172) can have its upper region cut and joined by a jointer (176). The dust bag (172) can be separated from the bag support unit (173) in a state where its upper region is cut and joined.

This configuration can improve user convenience because the user does not need to separately bundle dust-collecting bags, etc.

Meanwhile, in the case of a general roll vinyl type dust bag, the dust bag may be flattened as it is pulled toward the dust collecting motor when the dust collecting motor is in operation. Therefore, when the dust collecting motor is in operation, the internal space of the dust bag becomes narrow, making it difficult to capture dust inside the dust bag.

To solve this problem, the dust collection unit (170) of the cleaner station (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention can be made to allow the dust bag to be stably spread by adding a bag support unit (173).

The bag support (173) can support the dust bag (172). The bag support (173) can accommodate the dust bag (172) inside when the dust bag (172) is inflated. The bag support (173) can support the outer shape of the inflated dust bag (172).

The envelope support member (173) can be placed on the lower side of the dust separation member (171). With this configuration, dust separated from the dust separation member (171) can be captured inside the envelope support member (173).

The bag support member (173) may be positioned on the lower side of the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, when the dust bag (172) is expanded downward from the dust bag cartridge (174), at least a portion of the dust bag (172) may be accommodated inside the bag support member (173).

The bag support member (173) may be placed on the lower side of the jointer (176). With this configuration, the inflated dust bag (172) may be joined and separated by the jointer (176), and may be accommodated in the bag support member (173) while falling downward by gravity.

Specifically, the envelope support (173) may include a support body (173a) and an adsorption hole (173b).

A space can be formed between the lower surface of the support body (173a) and the lower surface of the envelope receiving space (115). The space can provide a path through which the suction power of the dust collecting motor (191) is transmitted.

With this configuration, when the dust collecting motor (191) is operated, the air in the bag receiving space (115) can be sucked into the dust collecting motor (191) by the suction force of the dust collecting motor (191), and a negative pressure that expands the dust bag (172) can be formed in the bag receiving space (115).

When the dust bag (172) is expanded, the support body (173a) may be formed so as to accommodate the dust bag (172) therein. For example, the support body (173a) may be formed in a cylindrical shape, the upper surface of the support body (173a) may be open, and the lower surface of the support body (173a) may be formed in a form in which at least a portion is closed.

As another example, the support body (173a) is formed in the shape of a hexahedron, the upper surface of the support body (173a) is open, and the front surface of the support body (173a) can be opened. With this configuration, the dust bag (172) can be removed through the open front surface.

At least a portion of a dust bag (172) may be placed on the upper side of the support body (173a). Then, when the dust bag (172) is expanded, the dust bag (172) may expand downward and fill the internal space of the support body (173a).

The suction holes (173b) may be formed in multiple numbers in the support body (173a). For example, the suction holes (173b) may be formed in multiple numbers along the outer surface of the support body (173a). In addition, at least one suction hole (173b) may be formed on the lower surface of the support body (173a). With this configuration, when the dust collecting motor (191) operates, air inside the support body (173a) may flow to the outside of the support body (173a) through the suction holes (173b). In addition, when the dust bag (172) is inflated inside the support body (173a), negative pressure may be applied to the dust bag (172) toward the outside of the support body (173a), and the dust bag (172) may be inflated so as to come into close contact with the inner surface and the lower surface of the support body (173a). That is, the dust bag (172) can be expanded along the internal shape of the bag support member (173).

In particular, when a plurality of adsorption holes (173b) are formed while maintaining a predetermined interval, the dust bag (172) can be evenly expanded and maintain the expanded shape while a uniform negative pressure is applied to the entire dust bag (172).

On the other hand, conventional vacuum cleaners that can detect the amount of dust can only notify the user when the amount of dust exceeds a certain standard, and have the limitation of not being able to automatically empty the dust bin.

To solve this problem, a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention can automatically attach a dust bag (172) and then discharge it to the outside of the cleaner station (100).

That is, in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention, the envelope support member (173) may be provided so as to be withdrawable within the housing (110).

Figures 19 to 24 are drawings illustrating a process of withdrawing an envelope support member (173) from a cleaning station according to the present invention.

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 19 to 24, the envelope support member (173) includes an envelope extraction member (173c). The envelope extraction member (173c) is movably accommodated in the support member body (173a) and can transport a dust bag (172).

Specifically, the envelope support member (173) includes an envelope extraction member (173c). The envelope extraction member (173c) is movably accommodated in the support member body (173a) and can transport a dust bag (172).

For example, the envelope extraction part (173c) may be formed in a box shape with an open top, and wheels (not shown) may be provided on the lower surface. As another example, the envelope extraction part (173c) may be formed in a box shape with an open top, and a rail (not shown) may be formed on the support body (173a) to enable sliding movement.

With this configuration, the dust bag (172) can be joined by the jointer (176) and then dropped by gravity to be received in the bag extraction part (173c). In addition, the bag extraction part (173c) can be provided so as to be capable of linear reciprocating movement with respect to the support body (173a).

Accordingly, the bag extraction unit (173c) can move back and forth in a straight line while receiving the joined dust bag (172).

With this configuration, the bag extraction unit (173c) can discharge the joined dust bag (172) to the outside of the cleaner station (100).

The stopper (173d) can be supported by contact with the envelope extraction part (173c) as it moves.

For example, the stopper (173d) may be rotatably provided on the support body (173a) and may come into contact with the envelope extraction part (173c) as it rotates, thereby limiting the movement of the envelope extraction part (173c). That is, the stopper (173d) may be formed in a bar shape, and one side may be connected to an envelope discharge actuator (173e) to be described later and rotated by the operation of the envelope discharge actuator (173e), and the other side may be provided so as to come into contact with the envelope extraction part (173c) as it rotates.

At this time, at least a part of the stopper (173d) can be formed in a shape having a curved surface. With this configuration, the stopper (173d) can improve the supporting force for supporting the envelope extraction portion (173c).

In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the stopper (173d`) is provided so as to be linearly movable on the support body (173a), and may be brought into contact with the envelope extraction portion (173c) according to the linear movement, thereby limiting the movement of the envelope extraction portion (173c). That is, the stopper (173d`) is formed in a bar shape, and one side thereof is connected to the envelope discharge actuator (173e`) described below, such that when the envelope discharge actuator (173e`) is operated, the linear stroke movement is performed, and the other side thereof may be provided so as to be in contact with the envelope extraction portion (173c) according to the linear movement.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the stopper (173d, 173d`) can restrict the movement of the envelope extraction part (173c) by coming into contact with the envelope extraction part (173c), and when the envelope discharge actuator (173e, 173e`) is operated, the stopper (173d, 173d`) moves, thereby releasing the restriction on the movement of the envelope extraction part (173c).

The envelope discharge actuator (173e) can provide power to move the stopper (173d). For example, the envelope discharge actuator (173e) can be a motor. At this time, the envelope discharge actuator (173e) can be provided to be rotatable in both directions. Accordingly, when the envelope discharge actuator (173e) rotates in one direction, the stopper (173d) can move in a direction that releases contact with the envelope retrieval portion (173c). In addition, when the envelope discharge actuator (173e) rotates in a direction other than the one direction, the stopper (173d) can move in a direction that makes contact with the envelope retrieval portion (173c).

Accordingly, depending on the operation of the envelope discharge actuator (173e), the movement of the envelope withdrawal portion (173c) can be restricted or released.

The spring (173f) can provide elasticity to the envelope extraction portion (173c). For example, the spring (173f) can be a coil spring. For example, one end of the spring (173f) can be coupled to the support body (173a), and the other end can be coupled to the envelope extraction portion (173c). At this time, when the envelope extraction portion (173c) is in contact with the stopper (173d), the spring (173f) can be in a compressed state. Then, when the contact between the envelope extraction portion (173c) and the stopper (173d) is released, the compression of the spring (173f) can be released to push out the envelope extraction portion (173c). Therefore, the envelope extraction portion (173c) can be moved in a straight line by the spring (173f).

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the amount of dust in the dust bag (172) exceeds a predetermined standard dust amount, the bag discharge actuator (173e) is operated, and the contact between the bag extraction part (173c) and the stopper (173d) is released by the operation of the bag discharge actuator (173e), and the bag extraction part (173c) can be discharged to the outside of the cleaner station (100) by the elastic force of the spring (173f). Therefore, the user only needs to remove the dust bag (172) discharged to the outside of the cleaner station (100).

A dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) is placed on the bag support member (173) and can detect a dust bag (172).

For example, the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) may be placed inside the support body (173a). As another example, the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) may be placed through the support body (173a). With this configuration, the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) may be placed at a position where it can irradiate light toward the dust bag (172) from inside the support body (173a).

The dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) can detect the presence of a dust bag (172) or the amount of dust inside the dust bag (172) by irradiating light. For example, the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) may be a laser sensor.

The dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) may include a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element. At this time, the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element may be arranged adjacent to each other. In addition, one light-emitting element may be arranged in a row between at least two or more light-receiving elements. However, this is only one embodiment and is not necessarily limited thereto. That is, the number and positions of the light-emitting elements and the light-receiving elements may vary depending on the embodiment.

The light-emitting element (not shown) can emit light. Specifically, the light-emitting element is arranged toward the inside of the support body (173a), and can emit light in a direction from the outside to the inside of the support body (173a). The light emitted from the light-emitting element can be reflected by the dust bag (172) and dust or foreign substances inside the dust bag (172).

The light-receiving element (not shown) can receive light. Specifically, the light-receiving element can receive light reflected by the light-emitting element. The light-receiving element, like the light-emitting element, can also be positioned toward the inside of the support body (173a). Accordingly, the light-receiving element can receive light reflected by the dust bag (172) and dust or foreign substances inside the dust bag (172).

Meanwhile, conventional vacuum cleaners that can detect the amount of dust can only determine the amount of dust in the dust bin through an optical sensor and notify the user of this, but they have limitations in that they cannot automatically discharge the dust bag containing the collected dust and determine whether the dust bag has been discharged.

To solve this problem, a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention can determine whether a dust bag (172) is discharged by arranging a plurality of dust bag detection sensors (173g, 173h) at different heights.

That is, the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h) includes a first dust bag detection sensor (173g) and a second dust bag detection sensor (173h).

The first dust bag detection sensor (173g) and the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) are arranged on the support body (173a). At this time, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) may be arranged further from the ground than the second dust bag detection sensor (173h). That is, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) may be arranged below the first dust bag detection sensor (173g).

With this configuration, when the dust bag (172) is inflated and hung on the dust bag cartridge (174), light irradiated from the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can reach the dust bag (172). In addition, when the dust bag (172) is joined and separated from the dust bag cartridge (174) and then dropped, light irradiated from the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can reach the dust bag (172).

Accordingly, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can detect the dust bag (172) in an inflated state, and the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can detect the joined dust bag (172).

The first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can measure the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172). For example, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can irradiate light toward the dust bag (172), and the amount of reflected light can vary depending on the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172). Accordingly, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can measure the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) by receiving light reflected by the dust bag (172) and the dust stored in the dust bag (172).

The second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can detect the presence or absence of a dust bag (172). For example, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can irradiate light toward the dust bag (172), and the light can be reflected by the dust bag (172). Accordingly, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can detect whether or not the dust bag (172) exists by receiving the light reflected by the dust bag (172).

Accordingly, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can detect the amount of dust inside the dust bag (172) when the dust bag (172) is inflated. In addition, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can detect whether the dust bag (172) falls and remains on the lower side of the bag support member (173) after the dust bag (172) is attached.

Meanwhile, in the case of a roll vinyl type vacuum cleaner station, when the consumable dust bag is completely used up, the dust bag needs to be replaced. At this time, the user can install the dust bag by inserting it directly into the housing of the vacuum cleaner station, but there is a risk of malfunction when the user opens the interior of the vacuum cleaner station, and also, if the dust bag is installed incorrectly, there is a problem that dust may be collected without the dust bag being opened, causing dust to fly.

To solve this problem, the present invention allows the user to easily supply a dust bag by simply replacing the cartridge through a dust bag cartridge (174).

A dust bag cartridge (174) is detachably coupled to the housing (110) and can supply a dust bag (172).

The dust bag cartridge (174) can be detachably coupled to the housing (110). Specifically, the dust bag cartridge (174) can be detachably coupled to a space formed between the dust separation unit (171) and the joint (176).

When the dust bag cartridge (174) is coupled to the housing (110), the dust bag cartridge (174) can be separated from the housing (110) when the user pulls the dust bag cartridge (174) toward the outside of the cleaner station (100). With this configuration, the user can easily mount or detach the dust bag cartridge (174) to or from the housing.

The dust bag cartridge (174) may be equipped with a dust bag (172). For example, at least a part of a dust bag (172) in the form of a roll vinyl may be combined with the dust bag cartridge (174), and the dust bag (172) may be expanded toward the bag support member (173) according to the operation of the dust collection motor (191). In addition, as the dust bag (172) is combined according to the operation of the jointer (176) described later, a part of the dust bag (172) may be separated from the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately bundle a bag containing dust, etc., the user convenience may be improved.

The dust bag cartridge (174) may be placed on the lower side of the dust separation unit (171). For example, the upper side of the dust bag cartridge (174) may be in contact with the lower side of the dust separation unit (171).

The dust bag cartridge (174) may be placed on the upper side of the jointer (176). For example, the lower side of the dust bag cartridge (174) may be in contact with the upper side of the jointer (176).

The dust bag cartridge (174) can form a space in which a dust bag (172) is accommodated inside. At this time, the dust bag cartridge (174) can be formed in an overall square tube shape. That is, the dust bag cartridge (174) can have a space formed on the inside (center) through which air can flow. At least a portion of the dust bag (172) can be expanded through the space.

A hole may be formed in the dust bag cartridge (174) through which the dust bag (172) may be pulled out. For example, the hole may be formed on the inner surface of the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, when the dust bag (172) is pulled out, the space formed in the center of the dust bag cartridge (174) may be blocked by the dust bag (172). Accordingly, when the dust collecting motor (191) is operated, the dust bag (172) may be sucked in the direction of the dust collecting motor (191) and expanded.

Meanwhile, if there is a space between the dust bag cartridge and the surrounding structure as described above, or if the dust bag cartridge is configured to be detachable, there is a problem that dust contained in the air may fly out through the space where the dust bag cartridge is attached.

To solve this problem, the cleaner station (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with at least one sealer in the dust bag cartridge (174) to seal the gap through which dust may fly.

That is, a sealer may be provided on the upper surface of the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, foreign substances can be prevented from leaking between the dust bag cartridge (174) and the dust separation unit (171).

In addition, a sealer may be provided on the lower surface of the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, foreign substances passing through the dust bag cartridge (174) can be prevented from leaking between the dust bag cartridge (174) and the joint (176).

The dust collection unit (170) may further include a pre-filter (175). The pre-filter (175) is arranged on the second passage (182) and can separate foreign substances from the air flowing through the second passage (182). For example, the pre-filter (175) may be arranged on the inlet side of the second passage (182) and can separate dust, etc. contained in the air passing through the dust separation unit (171). With this configuration, there is an effect of preventing foreign substances from being introduced into the dust collection motor (191).

The prefilter (175) can be detachably coupled to the second duct (182). The prefilter (175) can be detachably coupled to the second duct (182) at the front of the cleaner station (100).

The dust collection unit (170) may further include a joint (176).

The connector (176) may be positioned on the lower side of the dust bag cartridge (174). For example, the upper side of the connector (176) may be in contact with the lower side of the dust bag cartridge (174). With this configuration, the connector (176) may guide the attachment/detachment of the dust bag cartridge (174).

The joint (176) may be positioned on the upper side of the envelope support (173). For example, the lower side of the joint (176) may be in contact with the upper side of the envelope support (173).

The jointer (176) can cut and join the upper region of the dust bag (172) where dust is collected. Specifically, the jointer (176) can gather the dust into the central region of the dust bag (172) and hot-wire join the upper region of the dust bag (172). For example, the jointer (176) can include a first joint member (not shown) and a second joint member (not shown). The first joint member (not shown) can move in a first direction through a first joint driving unit, and the second joint member (not shown) can move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through a second joint driving unit.

With this configuration, dust collected from the outside can be collected inside the roll vinyl, and the roll vinyl can be automatically joined. Accordingly, since the user does not need to separately tie up bags containing dust, etc., user convenience can be improved.

A sealer that comes into contact with the dust bag cartridge (174) may be placed on the upper surface of the joint (176). For example, the sealer may be placed in a square shape surrounding the outer periphery of the guiding portion (180). The sealer may prevent foreign substances from leaking between the joint (176) and the dust bag cartridge (174).

The cleaner station (100) may include a euro section (180). The euro section (180) may connect the cleaner (200), a dust collection section (170), and a dust collection motor (191).

The euro section (180) may include a first euro section (181), a second euro section (182), and a bypass euro section (183).

The first flow path (181) can connect the dust bin (220) and the dust collection unit (170) of the cleaner (200). The first flow path (181) can be arranged at the rear side of the joining surface (121). The first flow path (181) can mean a space between the dust bin (220) and the dust collection unit (170) of the cleaner (200). The first flow path (181) can be a space formed toward the rear side of the dust passage hole (121a), and can be a flow path formed downward from the dust passage hole (121a) through which dust and air can flow.

For example, the first yuan (181) may include a first region (181a) that communicates with the internal space of the dust bin (220) when the cleaner (200) is coupled to the cleaner station (100) and the dust passage hole (121a) is opened, and a second region (381b) that communicates the first region (181a) and the bag receiving space (115) (or the internal space of the dust collection unit (170)). At this time, the direction in which the first region (181a) is formed may be arranged substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust bin. In addition, the direction in which the second region (181b) is formed may be arranged in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (C) of the housing (110). At this time, the first region (181a) may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second region (181b). With this configuration, the reduction in suction power of the dust collecting motor (191) in the first region (181a) and the second region (181b) can be minimized.

Therefore, when the dust collecting motor (191) is operated, dust in the dust bin (220) of the vacuum cleaner (200) can flow to the dust collecting unit (170) through the first duct (181).

The second flow path (182) can connect the dust collection unit (170) and the dust suction module (190). Specifically, the second flow path (182) can be a flow path that connects the upper side of the dust collection unit (170) and the upper side of the dust suction module (190).

With this configuration, air passing through the dust collection unit (170) through the second euro (182) can be guided to the dust collection motor (191).

The bypass euro (183) can connect the envelope support (173) and the dust collection motor (191) in a euro manner.

The bypass path (183) can connect the bag receiving space (115) and the internal space of the dust suction module (190). For example, the bypass path (183) can be a path formed along the direction of gravity to connect the bag receiving space (115) and the dust suction module (190). With this configuration, the bypass path (183) can guide air existing in the bag receiving space (115) to the dust collection motor (191).

The second flow path (182) and the bypass flow path (183) may be connected to each other and connected to the dust suction module (190). For example, the second flow path (182) may be connected to the bypass flow path (183), and the bypass flow path (183) may be connected to the dust suction module (190). As another example, the second flow path (182) may be connected to the bypass flow path (183), and the second flow path (182) may be connected to the dust suction module (190). Accordingly, the second flow path (182) and the bypass flow path (183) may be connected to the dust collection unit (170) and the dust collection motor (191), respectively.

With this configuration, the dust collecting motor (191) can be operated to maintain the shape of the dust bag while simultaneously sucking in outside air.

The vacuum cleaner station (100) may include a dust suction module (190). The dust suction module (190) may include a dust collection motor (191).

The dust collecting motor (191) may be placed at the bottom of the dust collecting unit (170). The dust collecting motor (191) may generate suction force in the duct unit (180). Through this, the dust collecting motor (191) may provide suction force capable of sucking up dust in the dust bin (220) of the vacuum cleaner (200).

The dust collecting motor (191) can generate suction force by rotation. For example, the dust collecting motor (191) can be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder and can generate suction force while rotating around a rotation axis. At this time, the direction of the rotation axis of the dust collecting motor (191) can be arranged perpendicular to the ground.

Meanwhile, FIG. 17 discloses a block diagram for explaining a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 17, the control configuration of the cleaner station (100) of the present invention is described as follows.

The cleaner station (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit (400) that controls a coupling unit (120), a fixing unit (130), a door unit (140), a cover opening unit (150), a dust collection unit (170), a flow path unit (180), and a dust suction module (190).

The control unit (400) may be composed of a printed circuit board and components mounted on the printed circuit board.

When the coupling sensor (125) detects the coupling of the cleaner (200), the coupling sensor (125) can transmit a signal that the cleaner (200) is coupled to the coupling part (120). At this time, the control unit (400) can receive the signal of the coupling sensor (125) and determine that the cleaner (200) is coupled to the coupling part (120).

Additionally, when power is supplied to the battery (240) of the vacuum cleaner (200) from the charging unit (128), the control unit (400) can determine that the vacuum cleaner (200) is connected to the coupling unit (120).

The control unit (400) can operate the fixed unit motor (133) to fix the cleaner (200) when it is determined that the cleaner (200) is coupled to the coupling unit (120).

When the fixed member (131) or the fixed link (135) moves to a predetermined fixed point (FP1), the fixed detection unit (137) can transmit a signal that the cleaner (200) is fixed. The station control unit (400) can receive the signal that the cleaner (200) is fixed from the fixed detection unit (137) and determine that the cleaner (200) is fixed. When the station control unit (400) determines that the cleaner (200) is fixed, it can stop the operation of the fixed motor (133).

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust bin (220) is completed, the control unit (400) can release the fixing of the vacuum cleaner (200) by rotating the fixed motor (133) in the reverse direction.

The control unit (400) can operate the door motor (142) to open the door (141) of the cleaner station (100) when it is determined that the cleaner (200) is fixed to the coupling unit (120).

The door open/close detection unit (144) can transmit a signal indicating that the door (141) is open when the door (141) or the door arm (143) reaches a predetermined opening position (DP1). The control unit (400) can receive a signal indicating that the door (141) is open from the door open/close detection unit (137) and determine that the door (141) is open. If the control unit (400) determines that the door (141) is open, it can stop the operation of the door motor (142).

Meanwhile, when emptying of the dustbin (220) is completed, the control unit (400) can close the door (141) by rotating the door motor (142) in the reverse direction.

The control unit (400) can operate the cover opening motor (152) to open the discharge cover (222) of the vacuum cleaner (200) when it determines that the door (141) is open.

The cover opening detection unit (155f) can transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover (222) is opened when the guide frame (351e) reaches a predetermined opening position (CP1). The control unit (400) can receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover (222) is opened from the cover opening detection unit (155f) and determine that the discharge cover (222) is opened. When the control unit (400) determines that the discharge cover (222) is opened, the control unit (400) can stop the operation of the cover opening motor (152).

The control unit (400) can receive information on the presence of a dust bag (172) and/or the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) from the dust bag detection sensor (173g, 173h).

The control unit (400) can drive the envelope discharge motor (173e) to move the stopper (173d). For example, in a state where the stopper (173d) and the envelope retrieval unit (173c) are in contact and supported, the control unit (400) can drive the envelope discharge motor (173e) to move the stopper (173d) in a direction that releases contact with the envelope retrieval unit (173c).

The control unit (400) can drive the jointer (176) to joint the dust bag (172). For example, the control unit (400) can drive the first joint member to move in a first direction, and the control unit (400) can drive the second joint member to move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the control unit (400) may operate the jointer (176) after the operation of the dust collecting motor (191) has ended. For example, the control unit (400) may operate the jointer (176) after a preset period of time has elapsed after the operation of the dust collecting motor (191) has ended. As another example, the control unit (400) may operate the jointer (176) after the dust collecting motor (191) has been operated a preset number of times and after a preset period of time has elapsed. As another example, the control unit (400) may operate the jointer (176) at preset cycles, but may operate the jointer (176) after a preset period of time has elapsed while the dust collecting motor (191) is in operation. In addition, the control unit (400) may also operate the jointer (176) when the amount of dust measured by the dust amount sensor (not shown) exceeds a preset standard.

With this configuration, the dust bag (172) can be sealed so that the dust does not float inside the cleaner station (100) but settles inside the dust bag (172), thereby improving hygiene.

The control unit (400) can drive the dust collection motor (191) to suck up dust inside the dust bin (220).

The control unit (400) can operate the display unit (410) to display the dustbin emptying status and charging status for the vacuum cleaner (200). For example, in the present embodiment, if the amount of dust measured by the dust amount sensor exceeds a predetermined reference value, the control unit (400) can display on the display unit (410) that the dust bag (172) needs to be replaced.

Meanwhile, the cleaning station (100) of the present invention may include a display unit (410).

The display unit (410) may be placed in the housing (110), or may be placed in a separate display device and may be provided in a terminal including a mobile phone.

The display unit (410) may be configured to include at least one of a display panel capable of outputting characters and/or figures, and a speaker capable of outputting voice signals and sounds. The user can easily grasp the status of the current administration, the remaining time, etc. through the information output through the display unit.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station (100) according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a memory (430). The memory (430) may include various data for driving and operating the cleaner station (100).

Meanwhile, the cleaner station (100) according to the embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit (440). The input unit (440) generates key input data that a user inputs to control the operation of the cleaner station (100). To this end, the input unit (440) may be composed of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static/electrostatic), etc. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit (410), it may be called a touch screen.

Meanwhile, FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of measuring the amount of dust by a first dust bag detection sensor in a control method of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a joined dust bag is received in a bag extraction unit in a control method of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process in which a joined dust bag is discharged through movement of a bag extraction unit in a control method of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of detecting whether a joined dust bag remains through a second dust bag detection sensor in a control method of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 18 to 24, a method for controlling a cleaning station according to one embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

First, the control method of the cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a dust amount detection step (S10). In the dust amount detection step (S10), the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) can be detected.

That is, in the dust amount detection step (S10), the control unit (400) of the cleaner station (100) can detect the amount of dust stored inside the dust bag (172) through the first dust bag detection sensor (173g).

At this time, the dust bag (172) may be inflated by the operation of the dust collection motor (191).

Specifically, the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can irradiate light to the dust bag (172) and detect light reflected by the dust bag (172) or foreign substances stored inside the dust bag (172).

The first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can transmit information about the amount of light irradiated by the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) and the amount of light detected by the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) to the control unit (400).

The control unit (400) can derive the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) based on the information received from the first dust bag detection sensor (173g). For example, information on the amount of dust according to the light detected by the first dust bag detection sensor (173g) can be stored in the memory (430). Accordingly, the control unit (400) can calculate the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) based on the light detected by the first dust bag detection sensor (173g).

Meanwhile, the control unit (400) determines whether the amount of dust (Q) stored in the dust bag (172) exceeds a preset standard amount of dust (Qr) (S20).

Here, if the amount of dust (Q) is less than or equal to the reference amount of dust (Qr), the control method of the cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention can be terminated.

Meanwhile, a control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a bag bonding step (S30). In the bag bonding step (S30), if the amount of dust stored in the dust bag (172) exceeds a preset standard dust amount, the dust bag (172) is bonded.

If the above dust amount (Q) exceeds the standard dust amount (Qr), the control unit (400) can operate the jointer (176) (S30).

For example, the control unit (400) can operate the first joint driving unit (not shown) and the second joint driving unit (not shown). Accordingly, the first joint member (not shown) and the second joint member (not shown) can move.

Accordingly, when the jointer (176) is operated, the upper region of the dust bag (172) can be cut and joined. Specifically, the jointer (176) can gather the dust bag (172) into the central region and hot-wire join the upper region of the dust bag (172).

As described above, the heat-bonded dust bag (172) can be separated from the dust bag cartridge (174) and dropped into the interior of the bag extraction portion (173c). Accordingly, the heat-bonded dust bag (172) can be accommodated in the bag extraction portion (173c).

A control method of a cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a bag discharge step (S40). In the bag discharge step (S40), a dust bag (172) bonded in the bag bonding step (S30) can be discharged.

In the envelope discharge step (S40), the control unit (400) can drive the envelope discharge motor (173e) to move the stopper (173d).

In the envelope joining step (S30), the stopper (173d) and the envelope extraction part (173c) are supported by being in contact with each other. Thereafter, in the envelope discharge step (S40), the contact with the envelope extraction part (173c) can be released by the movement of the stopper (173d). When the contact between the stopper (173d) and the envelope extraction part (173c) is released, the spring (173f) expands to move the envelope extraction part (173c).

Accordingly, at least a part of the bag extraction portion (173c) can be discharged to the outside of the support body (173a). At this time, at least a part of the dust bag (172) can be discharged to the outside of the support body (173a) together with the bag extraction portion (173c).

Meanwhile, in the bag discharge step (S40), the control unit (400) can inform the user that the dust bag (172) has been discharged through the display unit (410). For example, in the bag discharge step (S40), the display panel can display text that the dust bag (172) has been discharged. As another example, the speaker can display a voice signal and sound that the dust bag (172) has been discharged.

After the bag discharge step (S40), the user can remove the dust bag (172) accommodated in the support body (173a) (S50). For example, the user can pull the support body (173a) and then lift and remove the dust bag (172) accommodated inside the support body (173a).

Accordingly, the joined dust bag (172) can be removed from the cleaner station (100).

A method for controlling a vacuum cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an envelope confirmation step (S60). The envelope confirmation step (S60) may detect whether a dust bag (172) joined in the envelope joining step (S40) remains.

That is, in the bag confirmation step (S60), the control unit (400) of the cleaner station (100) can detect whether a dust bag (172) exists on the lower side of the support body (173a) through the second dust bag detection sensor (173h).

Here, the dust bag (172) may be dropped after being joined by the jointer (176) and placed on the lower side of the support body (173a). At this time, the dust bag (172) may be accommodated inside the bag extraction part (173c), or may be placed on the bottom surface (not shown) of the support body (173a) without being accommodated in the bag extraction part (173c).

Specifically, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can irradiate light to the dust bag (172) and detect light reflected by foreign substances (dust) stored on the surface of the dust bag (172) or inside the dust bag (172).

Additionally, the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) can transmit information about the amount of light irradiated by the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) and the amount of light detected by the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) to the control unit (400).

The control unit (400) can determine whether the dust bag (172) exists at the lower side of the bag extraction unit (173c) based on the information received from the second dust bag detection sensor (173h). For example, the memory (430) can store information on the amount of light detected by the second dust bag detection sensor (173h) when the dust bag (172) exists. Accordingly, the control unit (400) can determine whether the dust bag (172) that has been separated from the dust bag cartridge (174) and dropped remains at the lower side of the bag support unit (173) based on the light detected by the second dust bag detection sensor (173h).

Here, if the joined and dropped dust bag (172) remains on the bag support member (173), the control unit (400) can notify the user to remove the dust bag (172) (S65).

At this time, the control unit (400) may indicate through the display unit (410) that the dust bag (172) needs to be removed. For example, the control unit (400) may display a pre-recorded voice or a pre-set sound through the display unit (410) to audibly indicate that the dust bag (172) needs to be removed. As another example, the control unit (400) may display a pre-stored character, symbol, or shape through the display unit (410) to visually indicate that the dust bag (172) needs to be removed. As another example, the control unit (400) may transmit a signal to a user's terminal (e.g., a smartphone), and the user may be notified that the dust bag (172) needs to be removed through a screen, sound, or vibration notifying on the terminal.

After notifying the user to remove the dust bag (172), the control unit (400) can perform the bag ejection step (S40).

Meanwhile, if there is no dust bag (172) remaining on the lower side of the bag support member (173) (i.e., if the dust bag (172) is detected to have been removed through the second dust bag detection sensor (173h), the control unit (400) can operate the dust collection motor (191) (S70).

Until the bag bonding step (S30), the dust bag (172) containing the collected dust is supported on the dust bag cartridge (174). Thereafter, when the dust bag (172) containing the collected dust is separated from the dust bag cartridge (174) in the bag bonding step (S30), the dust bag remains in a pulled state on the dust bag cartridge (174).

At this time, when the dust collecting motor (191) is operated, the dust bag (172) can be expanded by the suction force (negative pressure) of the dust collecting motor (191).

Accordingly, as the new dust bag (172) expands by the operation of the dust collecting motor (191), the dust bag (172) can be formed into a shape capable of capturing dust.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is only for the purpose of specifically explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that the present invention can be modified or improved by a person having ordinary knowledge in the relevant field within the technical spirit of the present invention.

All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

1: Vacuum cleaner system 100: Vacuum cleaner station
110 : Housing 120 : Joint
130 : Fixed unit 140 : Door unit
150: Cover opening unit 170: Dust collection unit
171: Dust separation section 172: Dust bag
173: Envelope support 173a: Support body
173b: Adsorption hole 173c: Envelope extraction part
173d: Stopper 173e: Envelope ejector motor
173f: Spring 173g, 173h: Dust bag detection sensor
174: Dust bag cartridge 175: Pre-filter
176 : Connector 180 : Euro part
191: Dust collector motor 200: Vacuum cleaner
400: Control Unit

Claims (12)

housing;
A coupling portion disposed in the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a portion of the cleaner is coupled;
A dust collection unit accommodated inside the housing and positioned on the lower side of the coupling unit, for capturing dust inside the dust bin of the vacuum cleaner; and
A dust collecting motor which is accommodated inside the housing and is positioned below the dust collecting unit and generates a suction force to suck up dust inside the dust bin;
Including,
The above dust collection unit,
A dust separation unit that separates dust from the air flowing in from the dust bin, including a cyclone unit;
A dust bag for storing dust separated from the above dust separation unit;
A bag support for accommodating the above dust bag; and
A dust bag detection sensor disposed on the above-mentioned bag support and detecting the dust bag;
A cleaning station including:
In the first paragraph,
The above dust bag detection sensor,
A first dust bag detection sensor for measuring the amount of dust stored in the dust bag;
A cleaning station including:
In the second paragraph,
The above dust bag detection sensor,
A second dust bag detection sensor positioned closer to the ground than the first dust bag detection sensor and detecting the presence or absence of the dust bag;
A cleaning station including:
In the first paragraph,
The above envelope support part,
Support body;
A bag extraction unit that is movably accommodated in the above support body and transports the dust bag;
A cleaning station including:
In paragraph 4,
The above envelope support part,
A stopper supported in contact with the envelope withdrawal portion according to rotation;
A cleaner station that includes more.
In paragraph 4,
The above envelope support part,
A spring coupled to the above support body and the envelope extraction part and moving the envelope extraction part linearly;
A cleaner station that includes more.
In paragraph 5,
The above dust collection unit,
A jointer for joining the above dust bags; and
An envelope discharge actuator that applies rotational force to the above stopper;
Including more,
The above envelope discharge actuator,
A cleaner station characterized in that it operates after the above joint is operated.
A method for controlling a cleaner station that is combined with a cleaner including a dust bin and a discharge cover that selectively opens and closes the dust bin and passes dust inside the dust bin through a cyclone section to collect it into a dust bag,
A dust amount detection step for detecting the amount of dust stored in the dust bag; and
A bag bonding step for bonding the dust bag when the amount of dust stored in the dust bag exceeds a preset standard dust amount;
A method for controlling a vacuum cleaner station including a .
In Article 8,
A bag discharge step for discharging the dust bag bonded in the above bag bonding step;
A method for controlling a cleaner station further comprising:
In Article 8,
An envelope confirmation step for detecting whether or not the dust bag bonded in the envelope bonding step remains;
A method for controlling a cleaner station further comprising:
In Article 10,
A control method for a vacuum cleaner station, characterized in that when it is detected that the dust bag joined in the above-mentioned bag verification step has been removed, a new dust bag is inflated.
In Article 10,
A control method for a cleaner station, characterized in that when it is detected that the attached dust bag remains in the above-mentioned bag confirmation step, it indicates that the dust bag needs to be removed.

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